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It's that time of the year again! Now in its 5th year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards continue to delight everyone with the stellar quality of their entrants, in both a technical and comedic sense.

Behind the laughter is a serious message from founders of the photography awards, Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam. “Remember, we are all about conservation,” they write on their website. “We want you to take up our banner of wildlife conservation, bang the drum, beat the cymbal and make some noise, we need to spread the word – wildlife, as we know it, is in danger, all over the world and we need to do something to help save it. You can start by going and having a look at what the Born Free Foundation are doing at www.bornfree.org.uk

With the level of competition at an all-time high this year, the judges faced a nigh-impossible task of narrowing them down to just 40 best photos. However, they got there in the end and the results are here! Which are your favorites from this photo contest? Who do you think will win? Scroll down below to check out the final 40 for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

Bored Panda spoke to Tom Sullum, one of the founders of the photography contest about this year's competition. "Personally I think this is the best selection of finalists we've yet had," he told us. "The competition is reaching more and more people and we had thousands of entries from approximately 80 countries. We love that this nature photography competition is border free!"

"Our key message this year is that everyone can do their bit to help conservation. It doesn’t need to be a huge effort, just a little effort by each of us and we can make a difference. We have a few tips and tricks for people to make easy conservation initiatives:"

SHOP RESPONSIBLY.

Yup, this is super easy for everyone to do. For example; don't buy products which have palm oil, because the palm oil plantations are destroying rainforests and thus affecting the global weather. Try and avoid un-recyclable products. Give yourself a mission – ok how about one yoghurt pot per person per week of non-recyclable products? It is possible, you know. We have a great mate in London who does just that.

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WATER USE AT HOME.

Ok, this is the thing, each time you flush the loo we send approx. 20ltrs of water down the drain – seriously, its crazy. So “If its yellow, let it mellow”…you know the rest…! Have shorter showers, water your garden a little less. Imagine if we all stop flushing our loos each time we did a wee, then billions and billions of litres of fresh water would be saved and available to rush down rivers, feed the fish, save the lakes and enable forests and trees and plants to flourish and grow which adds oxygen to our environment as well as supply homes and food for a global plethora of wildlife.


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BECOME A “WILD" INFLUENCER.

Yup, you heard it here first. This is a special person who may be not an mega activist, but really, really cares about the environment and what is happening so you do a few very simple and easy things. For example, encourage your friends and family about some of the simple things we have mentioned above, talk about it in social media, in the pub, at work. Does your work place subscribe to some good environmental practices? Find really awesome conservation organisations and engage with them on email, or social media. Email or write to your local government representative, maybe an MP, a House of Rep, a counselor and find out what they are doing to help the wild animals around the world. Hold your elected representatives accountable. You have a voice, we all do, use it and don't be afraid.

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Deer? What Deer?

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Tom says that the wildlife photographers are a mix of around 30% professional and 70% amateur, which makes for a broader variety of animals photographed. The message that the organizers want to promote is one of wildlife conservation.

“Our strong belief here at Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is that the smallest thing can help conservation,” Tom explained. “By following Born Free on social media you have made one positive step. By supporting them financially, you make another big step. By sharing our posts, by buying the book, by keeping the conversation going... all these things help raise the issues of wild animal conservation.”

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Warning: Territory Marking. Follow At Your Own Risk

Warning: Territory Marking. Follow At Your Own Risk

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's because the bird is not actually getting doused. It's a matter of perspective, literally. The telephoto camera lens gives it a perspective that makes it look like it's in the path even though it's probably several feet away. Just kidding, the bird is a freak.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have actually been peed on by a rhino while at the Cincinnati Zoo. I feel for that bird... 🤣

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same thing happened to my brother at the zoo except it wasn’t a rhino, it was a lion. It was hilarious.

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Andrew Reyes
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That bird's day is about to get much worse in 3...2....oops, counted too slow

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eue de Rhino. Her fashionista friends are going to be green with envy.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know an orange-breasted c**k-a-doodle in the white house that would pay borrowed Russian money for you to do this on a bed.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Gary realised very suddenly that yes instead Mondays do suck"

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It may be an optical illusion making it look like the bird is in direct contact but off to the side

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and he will be back this evening for his bathe b4 bed

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bird now smells like a Rhino, no more threats from his/her enemies!

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backatya
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It may be an optical illusion making it look like the bird is in direct contact but off to the side

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't p**s on my head and tell... Me........ It's raining. Son of a....

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some chaps never say no to a free shower when it's damn hot.

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Les Stuart
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well it wouldn't be the first case of an animal using another animals scent to mask it from predators

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Ellis Pascual
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The next best thing after he couldn't find river. We call that resourcefulness.

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Ellis Pascual
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The duck didn't find a body of water to drink from. Resourcefulness counts much or he would die of thirst.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

at least im getting a shower and i get to smell like rhino p**s

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bird : I would love to have a shower. Rhino : Say no more...

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

bird: - what a beautiful day Gary! what could possibly ruin it?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bird is now nasally camouflaged to smell like rhino - nothing's gonna a mess with him now!

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Tim Barnett
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a lot of scavenger birds and other birds urinate on their legs as a form of scent marking. Maybe this guy is trying to hide from a predator?

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Lily DaPink
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oiiiii that got me right in the eye, watch where your sprayin

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s not what I meant when I told you to p**s off... (said the bird)

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One Two Three Four Five ... I'm Going To Find You

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Who Would Like A Peanut? Squirrels At The University Of Michigan

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha why is this not getting ranked towards the top? I agree Rhianna, It looks like he's getting sucked into another dimension screaming "heelllllpp"

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Pair Ice Skating

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surely a wee bit more ice is required for ice skating! They're practicising for Simply Come Dancing.

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Waltz Gone Wrong

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is leaked footage from the new Dirty Dancing sequel the BBC is producing.

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Inconspicuous

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#29

Is It A Bird, Is It A Plane?

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Snarling Snappin In The Slow Lane

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The illegitimate child of a doomed romance between a turtle and an alligator

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Grizzly Babies

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What Are You Looking For?

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